Roadworks at Junction 23 of the M5 will be delayed until 2021 in order to re-evaluate value for money and to reduce traffic congestion.

Highways England announced on Thursday that the M5 Bridgwater scheme at the A39 interchange is being pushed back to the next five year delivery plan programme, running from 2021 until 2025, reports Somerset Live.

This scheme is being delayed while Highways England work to develop the best solution to resolve traffic disruption in the local area and to improve value for money for the taxpayer.

Highways England plans to widen the slip roads at Junction 23 to reduce queuing and delays at peak hours and during the summer.